A Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy is being credited with rescuing a missing girl from potentially becoming a victim of human trafficking, authorities say.

The deputy with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Department pulled over a red Honda Civic along Interstate 12 near Mandeville early Friday morning for driving with its high beams on.

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During the traffic stop, police say the deputy discovered a female juvenile inside the vehicle had been reported missing from Houston on Jan. 5. The young girl was traveling with three adult men. Police say the three were illegal aliens from the Central American country of Guatemala.

The three men were taken into custody by agents with the U.S. Border Patrol. The juvenile has since been safely reunited with her family in Houston.

“We are uncertain of the circumstances that occurred in Houston, and not sure what the intentions were of these three men, however, we are happy that this young lady is now safe and back home with her family,” said St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the case. No charges have been filed.